torpedoes
nounHow many syllables in torpedoes?
There are 3 syllables in the word torpedoes.How to pronounce torpedoes:
Definition of torpedoes:
- torpedoes (noun):
- a weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline such as
Synonyms for torpedoes:
bomber
crampfish
cuban sandwich
electric ray
grinder
grinders
gun
gun for hire
gunman
gunslinger
hero
hero sandwich
heroes
hired gun
hit man
hitman
hoagie
hoagy
italian sandwich
numbfish
poor boy
poor boys
shooter
sub
submarine
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